Twitter: David Carle Becomes DU Assistant Coach

(above) David Carle was named DU Assistant Coach on Monday

Nebraska-Omaha 3 - Denver 2 OT FINAL

The University of Denver hockey team's overtime woes continued on Saturday night at Magness Arena.  The University of Nebraska Omaha rallied in overtime to record a 3-2 victory.

Daniel Doremus and Joey LaLeggia scored for DU.

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Denver Post Game Recap

Omaha.com Game Recap

DU 4 - Merrimack 0 FINAL

(above) Boone was a popular attraction on Saturday night at Magness Arena

Sam Brittain recorded a shutout for the second straight night and the University of Denver rolled to a 4-0 victory over Merrimack College at Magness Arena.

DU's elite blueliners recorded the first three goals of the game with Joey LaLeggia, Will Butcher and David Makowski scoring goals.

Daniel Doremus added his second goal in two nights.

DU was 3 for 9 on the power play.

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Mile High Hockey Game Recap

DU 1 - Merrimack 0 FINAL

(above) Boone [top left] jumps into DU's first goal celebration of the year and the photo is published on the Denver Post website

photo credit: Karl Gehring/The Denver Post

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Denver Post Game Photos

For the second year in a row Daniel Doremus scored a goal on opening night and the University of Denver skated away with a 1-0 victory over Merrimack.

Nolan Zajac was a surprise stater at forward and recorded an assist.

Sam Brittain recorded the shutout.

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Denver Post Game Recap

Eagle-Tribune Game Recap

Exhibition: New Brunswick 2 - Denver 1 FINAL

Game Recap

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The University of Denver hockey team out-shot New Brunswick 38-21 in an exhibition game on Sunday night but fell by a score of 2-1 at Magness Arena.  Daniel Doremus scored for DU.

Denver 7 - Alaska Anchorage 1 FINAL

The University of Denver hockey team rolled to a comfortable 7-1 victory over the University of Alaska Anchorage at Magness Arena on Friday night.  The win moved the Pioneers into a tie for 4th Place in the WCHA & tied for 7th place in the Pairwise Rankings.

Daniel Doremus, Nick Shore (1 PP), Zac Larraza (1 even, 1 shortie), Matt Tabrum, Shawn Ostrow & David Makowski scored for DU.

Denver Post Game Recap

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Pairwise Rankings

WCHA Standings

DU 2 - Cornell 1 FINAL

The University of Denver used a third period goal by Larkin Jacobson to sweep Cornell University on Saturday night at Magness Arena.  It was Jacobson's first collegiate goal in a season and a half at DU.

Jacobson [6'1 215 lbs.] had been used primarily as a checking forward at DU, but his first goal turned out to be huge.  He is also the step-son of NHL Player Ruslan Fedontenko.

Cornell scored in the first minute and then DU goaltender Juho Olkinuora held them scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Daniel Doremus opened the scoring for DU with just 45 seconds remaining in the first period.

DU remained at #9 in the Pairwise Rankings and will play WCHA leading Nebraska-Omaha next weekend at Magness Arena. 

Denver Post Game Recap

Ithica Journal Game Recap

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WCHA Standings

Pairwise Rankings

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Two Front Page Articles About DU-CC Series

(above) DU's homegrown heroes receive a little facetime in the Denver Post today

The front pages of the Colorado Springs Gazette and Denver Post sports sections had fantastic articles today about college hockey.

The Gazette focused on the matchup tonight between #14 ranked Colorado College and #2 ranked DU.  The Post looked at the Colorado Thunderbirds hockey development program and the inroads that have been made in youth hockey in Colorado in recent years.

Gazette: Gold Pan Match-up

Post: In-state Pipeline to DU

Denver 3 - Minnesota State Mankato 2 FINAL

(above) Minnesota State clawed back into the game for the second night in a row

The University of Denver closed out a hard fought weekend with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Saturday evening. Chris Knowlton's second goal broke the tie, leading to the weekend sweep.

Knowlton's goal at 16:48 of the third period helped the Pioneers (7-1-0, 5-1-0) remain in first place in the WCHA.

MSUM's Josh Nelson scored on a power play just 2:42 into the third period, knotting the game at 2-2. It was Nelson's second goal of the season. Eriah Hayes scored the Mavericks' first goal at 15:07 in the first period.

Knowlton and Dan Doremus kicked off the scoring for DU in the first period.

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WCHA Standings

Mankato Free-Press Game Recap

Denver 4 - Minnesota State 3 FINAL

The University of Denver jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Friday night against Minnesota State.  The big lead almost didn't hold up as the Mavericks almost came all the way back, before falling 4-3.

Nolan Zajac, Daniel Doremus & Shawn Ostrow each recorded a goal and an assist.   Joey Leggs also scored for DU.

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WCHA Standings

Mankato Free-Press Game Recap

DU 5 - Michgan Tech 2 FINAL

(above) The student section was rocking on Saturday night

The University of Denver hockey team continued its torrid scoring pace and rolled to another impressive victory over Michigan Tech.  Saturday night marked the fourth straight game that DU scored five goals.

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post had some comments on the officiating and a phantom call on Joey LaLeggia.  Jeoy Leggs is quietly becoming one of the best defensemen in college hockey.

Quentin Shore, David Makowski, Joey Leggs, Shawn Ostrow & Daniel Doremus scored for DU. Adam Murray was solid between the pipes.

Box Score

Denver Post Game Recap

WCHA Standings

DU 5 - UMass Lowell 1 FINAL

(above) DU's big victory earned them front page coverage in the online version of the sports section of the Denver Post

Offensive output was supposed to be a question mark for the University of Denver hockey team coming into this season. In the opening game, the question appears to be answered. DU scored five goals and cruised to a 5-1 victory over the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 

Daniel Doremus scored a career-high two goals and Ty Loney, Nolan Zajac & David Makowski added one apiece.

Sam Brittain threw in 37 saves for good measure.

Denver Post Game Recap

Denver Pioneers.com Game Recap

DU Line Chart

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DU Stuns Nebraska-Omaha In Overtime 3-2

(Above) The Goal Czar tied the game with 38 seconds remaining in regulation

Photo Slideshow

Freshman Daniel Doremus scored the biggest goal of his career as the University of Denver came from behind to win on the road on Saturday night.

DU trailed the University of Nebraska-Omaha 2-1 with less than two minutes remaining in regulation.  UNO was called for a penalty.  The Pioneers went on the Power Play and with a minute remaining pulled goaltender Sam Brittain to attack the Mavericks 6 on 4.  The Goal Czar scored the game tying goal with 38 seconds remaining.

In Overtime, DU controlled the balance of play and it set up Daniel Doremus' heroic goal.  Jason Zucker fed Doremus who fired a wrist shot past the UNO goaltender to end the game.

Drew Shore scored DU's first goal of the game and Sam Brittain made 38 saves.

DU is #11 in the Pairwise Rankings and will face the University of Wisconsin next weekend in the WCHA Playoffs in Magness Arena.

Pairwise Rankings

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Omaha World Herald Game Recap

Denver Post Game Recap

WCHA Standings

Bemidji State 2 - DU 1 FINAL

The University of Denver struggled on the power play all weekend and it came back to bite them on Saturday night.  DU fell behind Bemidji State 2-0 before Daniel Doremus scored in the third period.

Juho Olkinora was heroic between the pipes but it wasn't enough to hold off Bemidji.

DU had plenty of offensive opportunities, but ultimately going 0 for 6 on the power play did them in.

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Bemidji Pioneer Game Recap

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Pairwise Rankings

Denver Post Profiles Daniel Doremus

Today

Providence vs. Miami (Ohio) 4:30 PM

Princeton vs. Denver 7:30 PM

Saturday

Princeton vs. Providence 4 PM

Miami (Ohio) vs. Denver PM

Having played two years of hockey for Aspen High School, University of Denver freshman wing Daniel Doremus could serve as the spokesman for the game offered by the Colorado High School Activities Association (read entire article).

DU 3 - Minnesota Duluth 3 FINAL Overtime

(above) Catwalk view of DU-UMD game

The University of Denver twice held two goals leads over Minnesota-Duluth on Friday night in Magness Arena, but couldn't pull out a victory.   The game ended in a 3-3 tie with DU holding on for dear life in overtime.

Nick Shore led the way for DU with three assists.  DU goals were scored by Jarrod Mermis, Chris Knowlton and Daniel Doremus.

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Freshmen Hockey Players Butcher DU Fight Song

(above) DU Freshmen hockey players Larkin Jacobson and Daniel Doremus sing perhaps the worst rendition of "D-Rah" ever performed in public.

DU Restocks The Cupboard With Two Local Recruits

Mike Chambers Blog has the breaking story on two scholarship players that will join the University of Denver hockey program next season.  Daniel Doremus (6'1 192 lbs) and Josiah Didier (6'2 200 lbs) will join the team a year earlier than expected, thanks to outstanding seasons in the USHL.

Both players will add some size and physical presence right off the bat next season.

2011 Recruiting Class
D Scott Mayfield (Youngstown, USHL)
F Zac Larraza (U.S. Under-18)
D Joey LaLeggia (Penticton Vees, BCHL)
F Larkin Jacobson (Janesville Jets, NAHL)
D-F Wade Bennett (Wichita Falls, NAHL)
F Matt Tabrum (Omaha, USHL)
F Daniel Doremus (Sioux Falls, USHL)
D Josiah Didier (Cedar Rapids, USHL)

2012 Recruiting Class
F Tyler Pham (Colorado Thunderbirds-U18)
D Dakota Mermis (U.S. Under-17)
D Matt Van Voorhis (U.S. Under-18)
F Garrett Allen (Chicago, USHL)

2013 Recruiting Class
F Brad Hawkinson (Colorado Thunderbirds-U18) 

Chambers Blog Profiles Colorado Thunderbirds

One of the top youth hockey programs in North America calls Denver home.  The Colorado Thunderbirds based out of Big Bear Ice Arena on East Lowry Blvd., feature a variety of programs for players from 11-18 years of age.

In 2010 the T-birds Under 16 team won a national championship. In the next few seasons, players from that team will be dotting college hockey lineups from Denver to New Hampshire and points in-between.

At least nine former Colorado Thunderbirds played college hockey this past season.  Another 16 T-birds have committed to U.S. universities in future seasons.  The program is overseen by former Pioneer star Angelo Ricci, who has assembled one of the best youth hockey programs in the U.S. in just a few short years.

Mike Chambers Blog breaks down who is heading to which colleges.  He also profiles future DU recruits Daniel Doremus, Josiah Didier, Tyler Pham and Brad Hawkinson.